"What did you say?"

In the middle of the night, Hidemitsu, who had been sleeping soundly in a secret and indoor room in the depths of Prince Hachijo's mansion, was suddenly woken up by his attendant Hidemune, saying that he had something important to report to him. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Xiuguang was a little dazed at this time, so he pushed away the quilt and sat up with a little dissatisfaction that he was suddenly woken up.

I thought it wasn't a big deal, but listening to it, Xiuguang, whose brain was still half-asleep, suddenly felt as if he noticed the importance of the matter, and then sat upright, quickly tidied up his clothes, patted his cheek a few times, and asked:

“…… Sorry Irisawa, please repeat it again, I didn't hear it clearly. ”

"Yes."

Irizawa knew what he was like after being suddenly woken up in the middle of the night, so he nodded and repeated what he had just seen:

"Lord Toyotomi, just now when I was keeping a vigil outside, I suddenly noticed a suspicious person passing by...... I followed because of some personal speculation...... In the end, it was discovered that the man had gone to the Tokugawa family's mansion in Kyoto to meet with Tokugawa Hidetada...... This is my own initiative, and I ask for your forgiveness. ”

“…… Lord Xiuzhong? ”

Xiuguang shook his head, frowned, and then waved his hand to Irizawa Shinnai:

"It's fine. You don't need to ask me for guilt...... After all, if it's true, it's a lot of fun. ”

“…… Thank you, sir. ”

"So did you find out what's going on? Was it discovered by the Tokugawa family? ”

This is a question that Xiuguang cares about, especially the latter. After all, if the Tokugawa family finds out, then Irisawa's whereabouts will definitely be locked, and then tracked to Prince Hachijo and himself......

"Nope. …… I watched carefully on the way back and on my way back, but no one followed me or had any other abnormalities...... In addition, I heard that the strength of the Congenial Society was insufficient due to the Edo riots, so there are no ninjas guarding the Tokugawa Mansion now. ”

"yes, that's reasonable. Anyway, it's good that it's not discovered. ”

Fortunately, Irizawa Shinnai was not discovered and followed by the Tokugawa family.

So, after coughing lightly, he began to recount the discovery he had just followed.

"The man claimed to be Fujijiro of the Okubo clan...... He was the one who came to deliver the message to Hidetada on behalf of his father 'Iwami Mamoru 'Iwami'. Judging from the conversation between Hidetada and this Okubo Fujijiro, it seems that there has been a conspiracy between them for a long time. ”

Irizawa Kannai recalled the conversation that had just been remembered in his mind,

"And...... Strangely, this time their secret meeting was completely away from all other retainers and subordinates...... Not even a single cronie, Hidetada still avoided other retainers to meet with Okubo. During their conversation, they talked about wanting to use the power of Iwami Mamoru to regain power for Hidetada in the future. ”

"That's ......"

After listening to Irizawa's narration, Xiuguang desperately tried to find a way to turn his still somewhat stiff brain and began to think.

"Okubo...... It can't be a loyal neighbor, right? No, no, no, the man remembered that he should have been stripped of his territory. There is also the title of 'Iwami Mamoru'...... Yes! ”

Thinking about it, Xiuguang suddenly thought of something, opened his eyes wide and clapped his palms,

"Irazawa, did they mention the names of other families in their conversation?"

"Yes. In the conversation, Honda Masanbu and Masajun father and son were mentioned. It seems that they are very unhappy with it. ”

Of course, Irizawa Shinnai answered Hidemitsu's inquiry truthfully.

"Yes...... Okubo, Honda, and most importantly, 'Mamoru Iwami'......"

Xiuguang confirmed his guess.

"I probably already know what's going on."

That 'Iwami Mamoru 'is estimated to be the famous Okubo Chang'an in history.

And then the messenger Okubo Fujijiro should be one of his many heirs. However, because he was sent to meet Xiuzhong and was responsible for delivering the reply, it is very likely that his status in the family is relatively high, and it is estimated that he is either the eldest or the second.

However, Hidemitsu is not very familiar with the Okubo Changan series, so it is only a rough judgment.

"It seems that Lord Xiuzhong has not given up yet."

At the same time that Xiuguang said this, Xiuzong still had the same unclear expression. He didn't seem to understand who this 'Iwami Mamoru was'. But it's not surprising that I don't know.

Hidetada wanted to use the power of Okubo Chang'an, which was the work of Iwami Ginzan and Sado Kanayama...... No, it was the power of Okubo Yassu, who was ordered by Ieyasu to manage the nation's gold and silver mountains, and after his father Ieyasu destroyed the Toyotomi family and died, he wanted to take back his own power from the next heir chosen by Ieyasu.

After all, he is the second-generation heir chosen by Ieyasu, and he still has some ability and his own ideas after all. What Xiuzhong is doing now seems to be very reasonable in Xiuguang's eyes.

However, does Ieyasu know what he is doing now? This is not clear to Xiuguang. But according to Ieyasu's ability, it is very likely that he will perceive that his son, who has been robbed of actual power, wants to secretly toss something inappropriate in the palm of his hand.

However, these problems within the Tokugawa family did not seem to be harmful to the Toyotomi family.

Moreover, regarding Okubo Changan, there is a certain big event that will happen soon. At that time, no one knows what the position of Hidetada and the Okubo family will become.

After letting Irizawa Shinnai step back first, Hidemune also expressed his opinion.

"Your Highness, this is a big deal!"

Xiuzong regarded it as a big deal. Although it is indeed a big event.

"Shall we do something?"

In the face of Xiuzong's inquiry, Xiuguang only answered three words succinctly:

"No, I don't."

“…… Huh? ”

In the past, Xiuguang usually tried his best to do something when he found something, and now he said that he didn't need to do anything. The current Xiuguang became strange in Xiuzong's eyes at this time.

"Your Highness, is there really no need to do anything? We don't even know who that Fujijiro is. ”

"I said no. Just do what I say. Also, that Iwami Mamoru is Okubo Changan. ”

"Okubo Chang'an...... Yes! ”

After hearing the name, Xiuzong hammered his thigh hard.

"What's wrong with you?"

This time it was Hidemitsu's turn to be confused.

"Ah, Your Highness, it turned out to be that Okubo Chang'an!"

Xiuzong made a gesture of "it turned out to be this guy".

"Hyogoro, you actually know Okubo Chang'an?"

"Don't underestimate me, Your Highness."

Facing Xiuguang's suspicious expression, Xiuzong was a little dissatisfied.

"That Okubo Chang'an, anyway, is also the marriage intermediary of Goro Hachihime!"